Denver Nuggets (25-12) vs Detroit Pistons (3-32)
2024-01-07 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -16.5 -- Over/Under: 238
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The Detroit Pistons pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a Pistons vs Nuggets Prediction.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have been ice-cold for a while now as they’ve lost 31 of their last 32 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after falling short to the Warriors in a 113-109 road defeat on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 30 points on 13 of 22 shooting, Kevin Knox added 18 points off the bench while Jalen Duren chipped in with 13 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Pistons shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line as they wrestled with the Warriors in a close contest, until the Warriors started to pull away late in the third quarter.
Detroit Pistons Team Facts
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 17 road games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- Eight of the Pistons’ last nine games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back here after falling painfully short to the Magic in a 122-120 loss on Friday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 29 points and eight assists on 13 of 19 shooting, Michael Porter Jr added 22 points on nine of 14 shooting while Jamal Murray chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 50 percent from the field and nine of 33 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 37 points in the first quarter to build an 18-point lead. However, the Nuggets never put the Magic away and it cost them in the end as the Magic’s Paolo Banchero made the game-winning free throws with just 9.1 seconds left on the clock.
Denver Nuggets Team Facts
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Nuggets Prediction
The Pistons are still missing Isaiah Stewart and Monte Morris, while the Nuggets are coming into this one with a full squad once again. The season just can’t end quick enough for the Pistons who can’t buy a win these days, but to be fair, the Pistons have been more than competitive in their last two games which have been close. I can’t see anything but an easy win for the Nuggets who are coming off a rare loss, but I expect the Nuggets to rest their starters early which will give the Pistons a chance to get the backdoor cover with this hefty line.
